Hospital temporarily halts kidney transplants after Covid admissions spike
England’s largest hospital trust has called a temporary halt to kidney transplants as its doctors and nurses cope with an influx of Covid-19 patients.
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Neil Warnock to assess Boro squad before Birmingham game after Covid-19 outbreak
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock will have to contend with the after-effects of a coronavirus outbreak as he prepares for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Birmingham.
Care home residents speak of ‘confidence in future’ after getting Covid vaccine
Care home residents have described how getting the Covid jab has given them “confidence” in the future, as the vaccine rollout continues.
Asda branch to host in-store NHS Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination centre
Supermarket chain Asda is transforming the clothing section of one of its stores to host a Covid-19 vaccination centre.
Hospital trust ramps up Covid response to avoid being overwhelmed by third wave
The largest NHS hospital trust in England is redeploying staff to critical care and standing down elective surgery in a bid to avoid being overwhelmed by a third wave of Covid cases.
Hundreds jabbed as seven new vaccine centres open around England
Hundreds of patients have queued up to receive coronavirus jabs at mass vaccination centres which have opened across England.
Mass vaccine centres open across England to give jab rollout a boost
The first mass vaccination centres have opened in England as the huge effort to protect the most at-risk people got a shot in the arm.
Coronavirus-related postponements leave Man City boss Pep Guardiola confused
Pep Guardiola admits he is confused by some of the coronavirus regulations in the game.
Sergio Aguero self-isolating as close contact has coronavirus – Pep Guardiola
Sergio Aguero missed Manchester City’s FA Cup third-round victory over Birmingham after being asked to self-isolate, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.
Bernardo Silva scores twice as Manchester City cruise past Birmingham in FA Cup
Bernardo Silva struck twice early on as Manchester City eased into the FA Cup fourth round with a comfortable 3-0 win over Championship side Birmingham.
Coming days for Midlands NHS ‘absolutely critical’ as variant cases rise – Mayor
The coming days will be “absolutely critical” for the NHS in the West Midlands with hospitals “struggling” under rising Covid variant case rates, health chiefs have said.
Sergio Aguero set to return to starting line-up against Birmingham
Sergio Aguero is set to start for the first time since October when Manchester City host Birmingham in the FA Cup third round on Sunday as he steps up his return from knee trouble.
Campaigner fined for alleged pub bombings anniversary convoy Covid rule breach
Birmingham pub bombings campaigner Julie Hambleton has described as “tasteless” a police decision to fine her £200 for an alleged Covid breach after taking part in an anniversary convoy to mark the blasts.
Birmingham leaders demand ‘clarity’ as city awaits deliveries of Oxford vaccine
Local leaders in Birmingham have said the city has not been supplied with stock of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine with supplies of its Pfizer/BioNTech counterpart also due to “run out” on Friday.
Leader of England’s biggest council calls on ministers to impose lockdown
The leader of England’s biggest council has called on the Government to impose a new national lockdown amid rising case rates and pressure on intensive care beds.
Bullish Aitor Karanka not worried over future despite defeat to Blackburn
Birmingham head coach Aitor Karanka insisted he is not concerned about his own position and instead hit out at his side being denied two penalties after a 2-0 defeat at home to Blackburn.
Late Bradley Dack goal adds shine as Blackburn take three points at Birmingham
Bradley Dack’s first goal for over a year continued Birmingham’s home woes as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Blackburn at St. Andrew’s.
FA fines Birmingham chief executive £7,500
Birmingham chief executive Xuandong Ren has been fined £7,500 by the Football Association for his post-match behaviour at Cardiff earlier this month.
Birmingham sweat on fitness of Kristian Pedersen and Gary Gardner
Birmingham will check on Kristian Pedersen and Gary Gardner ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackburn at St Andrew’s.
Wayne Rooney knew ‘excellent performance’ was coming as Derby demolish Blues
Wayne Rooney insisted that Derby’s 4-0 win at Birmingham had been coming as they produced their biggest victory of the season to climb out of the bottom three.
Rams raid Birmingham as Derby escape relegation zone with biggest win of season
Derby recorded their biggest win of the season as a 4-0 triumph at Birmingham saw them climb out of the bottom three for the first time since the end of October.
Aitor Karanka to check on Alen Halilovic before Birmingham face Derby
Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka will check on Alen Halilovic before Tuesday’s match against Derby.
Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six
The Irish government refused a request from the Birmingham Six to act as bail guarantors amid concerns it could prove embarrassing, state files reveal.
Chris Hughton felt Forest lacked a bit of quality in draw with Birmingham
Manager Chris Hughton warned his Nottingham Forest side they must ‘do more’ creatively to win games in the Championship after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Birmingham.
Nottingham Forest left frustrated after being held by Birmingham
A match that had held so much intrigue with Chris Hughton and Aitor Karanka facing their former clubs ended in a dull 0-0 draw between Nottingham Forest and Birmingham at the City Ground.
Middlesbrough are a joy to watch for boss Neil Warnock
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock is enjoying watching his team play at the moment after they secured their biggest league win in nearly six years with a 4-1 victory at Birmingham.
Neil Etheridge howler helps Middlesbrough to thumping win
A goalkeeping howler from Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge helped head coach Aitor Karanka’s former club Middlesbrough to a 4-1 win at St. Andrew’s.
Birmingham defender George Friend set to miss reunion with Middlesbrough
Birmingham defender George Friend is unlikely to be available for the the Sky Bet Championship visit of his former club Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.
Neil Harris says Cardiff can put derby defeat behind them after Birmingham win
Cardiff manager Neil Harris believes their dramatic comeback triumph over Birmingham can help them begin to put the South Wales derby disappointment behind them.
Sean Morrison nets late winner for Cardiff
Cardiff captain Sean Morrison secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bournemouth with a 90th-minute header.